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Trump Endorses Primary Challenges to Anti-Trump GOP Senators

5/25/2026

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President Donald Trump is endorsing primary challengers against Republican senators who opposed him, a revenge tour.
Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis voted against Trump, dropping confirmation count below 50.
If Justice Samuel Alito or Justice Clarence Thomas retire before year-end, Trump would need a nominee but lacks Senate votes.
Trump’s approval ratings are negative in states, with net scores of –17 Maine, –14 Michigan and –3 Texas.

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President Donald Trump is endorsing primary challengers against Republican senators who opposed him, a revenge tour.
Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and Thom Tillis voted against Trump, dropping confirmation count below 50.
If Justice Samuel Alito or Justice Clarence Thomas retire before year-end, Trump would need a nominee but lacks Senate votes.
Trump’s approval ratings are negative in states, with net scores of –17 Maine, –14 Michigan and –3 Texas.